Item 21 - Density Bonus Agreement No. 2022-03

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VTTM No. 2022-03 and DBA No. 2022-03 — Warmington Residential September 26, 2022 Page 10 Specifically, findings related to the proposal need to be made that find the project is consistent with the General Plan, the site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project, the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat, the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems, or the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property must be made. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the applicant's request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants approval of the vesting tentative tract map. The applicant is seeking approval of a vesting tentative tract map to subdivide for condominium purposes, as the proposed development consists of fifty-one townhome units. The request would vest the right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the time the vesting map is deemed complete. Upon completion of the subdivision, the lots will continue to be utilized for residential use in the form of attached tuck -under unit type structures. In reviewing the project, staff determined that the proposal as conditioned is consistent with the various provisions of the City's General Plan. As an SB 330 application, the proposed development site is not be required to be rezoned, as it has been found to be consistent with the objective general plan standards for the property. Moreover, the proposal is consistent with the various provisions of the selected zoning designation (SP-2), including lot size, lot coverage, and parking. Lastly, the applicant has requested a concessions and waivers for those development standards that require deviations, as previously analyzed. Further conditions of approval have been included to bring the site's landscaping, architectural design, and Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to be in compliance with all applicable standards of the SAMC and the Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan (SP-2). Further, no adverse environmental impacts to fish or wildlife populations were identified as the project site is located in a built -out, urbanized area. The project will also maintain all required easements. Finally, the tentative tract map was found to be consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code. The overall project site provides an opportunity for additional housing and development that would otherwise continue to remain as a vacant, under-utilized parcel. These improvements will help to enhance the quality of life in the surrounding community by providing fifty-one units of for -sale, market -rate and affordable housing, with eight onsite units. Finally, the project has been designed to be compatible with the scale of other residences in the area will be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan as follow: • Goal LU-1: Growing Responsibly — Provide a land use plan that improves quality of life and respects our existing community.